78TA
Ranch-Aero Airport
Bigfoot, TexasElevation 560 ftSmall airport
OUR HEADSET PICK · NOT SPONSORED
DC
David Clark DC ONE-X
Not sponsored, just the headset we'd buy ourselves: the DC ONE-X, with hybrid noise cancelling, Bluetooth, and 30+ hour battery. And David Clark's A+ customer service is the real reason we recommend them.
Visit David ClarkRUNWAYS
Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 03
Displaced threshold400 ft
RWY 21
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Ranch-Aero Airport is in Bigfoot, Texas. Field elevation 560 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTOM GOULD
Manager phone(830) 663-4448
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA78TA
SectionalSAN ANTONIO
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)SAN ANGELO
RegionTexas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates29.0614, -98.8003
Distance from city4 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›CONDITIONAL - PROVIDED RWY LANDING THRESHOLDS ARE LOCATED TO PROVIDE CLEAR 20:1 APPROACH AREAS.
›FOR CD CTC SAN ANTONIO APCH AT 210-805-5516.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 78TA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 78TA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 78TA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 78TA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 78TA?
78TA sits at 560 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 78TA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.